How to Play Guitar in the Key of G-Sharp/A-Flat

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The key of G-sharp/A-flat is not a very common key in guitar-driven music. It can, however, be used to make a nice transition from the keys of G or F-sharp.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Guitar Amplifiers
Guitar Cables
Guitar Cases
Guitar Picks
Guitar Slide
Guitar Stands
Guitar Straps
Guitars
Metronome
Set Of Guitar Strings
Sheet Music For Guitar

The C-sharp/D-flat, D-sharp/E-flat and E-sharp/F Minor Chords

Step 1

Lay your index finger across the fourth fret, pressing down firmly on all of the strings to begin the C-sharp/D-flat chord.
Step 2

Place your middle finger on the sixth fret of the D string.
Step 3

Place your ring finger on the sixth fret of the G string.
Step 4

Place your pinky on the sixth fret of the B string.
Step 5

Strum the strings downward to play the C-sharp/D-flat chord.
Step 6

Lay your index finger across the sixth fret, pressing down firmly on all of the strings to begin the D-sharp/E-flat chord.
Step 7

Place your middle finger on the eighth fret of the D string.
Step 8

Place your ring finger on the eighth fret of the G string.
Step 9

Place your pinky on the eighth fret of the B string.
Step 10

Strum the strings downward to play the D-sharp/E-flat chord.
Step 11

Lay your index finger across all the strings on the first fret firmly to begin the E-sharp/F Minor chord.
Step 12

Place your pinky on the third fret of the D string.
Step 13

Place your ring finger on the third fret of the A string.
Step 14

Strum the strings downward to play the E-sharp/F Minor chord.

The Key of G-sharp/A-flat

Step 1

Freely strum the sequence G-sharp/A-flat, C-sharp/D-flat, D-sharp/E-flat. Disregard tempo and meter for now.
Step 2

Strum each chord four times repeating the sequence of G-sharp/A-flat, C-sharp/D-flat, D-sharp/E-flat.
Step 3

Strum G-sharp/A-flat four times, C-sharp/D-flat two times, and D-sharp/E-flat two times and repeat.
Step 4

Repeat Step 23 while keeping a steady tempo. Use a metronome if accessible.
Step 5

Strum G-sharp/A-flat four times, C-sharp/D-flat two times, and D-sharp/E-flat four times.
Step 6

Strum each chord two times.
Step 7

Strum G-sharp/A-flat two times, C-sharp/D-flat two times, E-sharp/F Minor four times, and D-sharp/E-flat four times.
Step 8

Experiment with your own variations and progressions.

The G-sharp/A-flat Chord

Step 1

Review and memorize the names of the strings. Lowest to highest, they are E-A-D-G-B-E.
Step 2

Lay your index finger firmly across all the strings on the fourth fret.
Step 3

Place your middle finger on the fifth fret of the G string.
Step 4

Place your pinky on the sixth fret of the D string.
Step 5

Place your ring finger on the sixth fret of the A string.
Step 6

Strum the chord downward, lowest strings toward the highest.